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Meaning of prosecute in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈprɑsəˌkjut/

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  1. Verb

    prosecute

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in prosecute (sense 2)): from Latin prosecut-‘pursued, accompanied’, from the verb prosequi, from pro-‘onward’ + sequi‘follow’

    Definitions

    1. conduct a prosecution in a court of law
  2. 2. bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

    Examples

    • « The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson »

    Antonyms

    • defend
    • represent
  3. 3. carry out or participate in an activity

    Examples

    • « be involved in »
    • « She pursued many activities »
    • « They engaged in a discussion »

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